By Vacationer India Tour

The best way to experience India’s rich cultural legacy is probably to take a Classical North India tour. The classical India tour primarily covers the plains of northern India that have been nourished for millenia by the devout and perennial Ganges and Yamuna river system. It offers an introspective look at the historic and cultural context of contemporary Indian civilization. This trip, which combines elements of the old and new worlds, is uplifting. This traditional tour of North India leaves you with enduring memories of the splendor of Delhi, the royal lifestyle of the former kings of Jaipur, the most stunning Taj Mahal, which needs no introduction, the ancient erotic carvings on the temples of Khajuraho, and the ancient civilization of Varanasi, which is situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River. Experience the warmth of the locals as they welcome you into their hearts and homes. We are confident that this creative tour will fulfill your desire to learn about the North Indian Odyssey. On a traditional India vacation, visiting this circuit with its remarkable fusion of artistic charm, culture, grandeur, and unwavering faith is an experience you will always treasure.

Day 01 :

ARRIVE DELHI

Upon arrival at Delhi international airport you will be received by our representative and then transferred to the hotel. Reach & check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 :

DELHI

Breakfast at a hotel. Thereafter, take a sightseeing tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat (the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi) and Shanti Vana (the cremation site of Jawaharlal Nehru), Red Fort and the Chandni Chowk.

In the afternoon visit Qutub Minar (built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199), Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple (a modern Hindu Temple). Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 :

DELHI – JAIPUR BY ROAD: 260 KMS.

Morning after breakfast, check-out from the hotel and then drive to Jaipur. Jaipur popularly known as the Pink City, built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. On arrival at Jaipur, check in at the hotel. Rest of the day free will be at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04 :

JAIPUR

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Thereafter enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Explore the city with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the experience of Elephant ride to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Amber Fort is the classic romantic Rajasthani Fort Palace. Afternoon sightseeing tour of famous "Pink City" which reminds of a glorious past and there is so much to see and enjoy here. Start with City Palace in the heart of Jaipur which is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Also visit the Central Museum, Jantar Mantar - the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are located in the vicinity of the City Palace complex of Jaipur. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 :

JAIPUR - FATEHPUR SIKRI – AGRA BY ROAD: 240 KM

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and then proceed for Agra en route enjoy a sightseeing tour of Fatehpur Sikri, a masterpiece in sandstone with stunning elegance of its palaces & courts. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. Notable among them are the Diwan-e-Khas; Panch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chishti, and the Buland Darwaza.

Continue to drive to Agra.

On arrival at Agra, check-in into the Hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 06 :

AGRA

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Thereafter enjoy visiting Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone - undoubtedly the highlight of the tour. Later visit to Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Yamuna. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 07 :

AGRA +++ JHANSI - ORCHHA – KHAJURAHO BY ROAD: 174 KMS.

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and then leave for the railway station to catch a train to Jhansi.

On arrival at Jhansi railway station, meet our representative and then drive straight to Khajuraho, en route to Orchha.

"Orchha", meaning "hidden" , was the hallmark of the Bundela dynasty. The origin of Bundelas goes back to the 11th century. It is believed that it was founded by a Rajput prince who offered himself in sacrifice to the mountain goddess, Vindhyavasini. The goddess stopped the prince from sacrificing and named him Bundela (meaning the one who offered blood). The Bundelas ruled over this area between the river Yamuna and Narmada.

On arrival at Khajuraho, check-in into the hotel. In the evening, enjoy the sound and light show. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08 :

KHAJURAHO / VARANASI BY FLIGHT:

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Thereafter explore Khajuraho, which is worldly known for its magnificent temples of erotica built between 950 A.D. and 1050 A.D. Khajuraho - is a world heritage town, the temples are scattered in an area of 8 sq km. Enjoy sightseeing tour of Western group of Temples consisting of the massive Laxman Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu, the Laxmi and Varaha temples dedicated to Vishnu's consort Laxman, the Kandariya Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Chausath Yogini temple dedicated to goddess Kali. Also visit the Archaeological museum with its collection of stone sculptures of the Chandela dynasty.

In the afternoon transfer to the airport for a connecting flight to Varanasi.

On arrival at Varanasi, you will be picked by our representative and then transferred to the hotel. Reach & check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 09 :

VARANASI

Early morning enjoy Sunrise cruise at Ganges. After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Visit to Banaras Hindu University - probably the largest residential university in Asia, in the university visit Bharat Kala Museum. Later proceed on a tour of the temples of Varanasi visiting the Golden Temple dedicated to lord Shiva, the Durga temple dedicated to goddess Durga. Interestingly the Durga Temple is also known as the Monkey Temple due to the large number of monkeys found in the Temple premises.

In the evening, enjoying a boat ride on the Ganges when it is full of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. While on the boat you may also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindu Rituals. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 :

VARANASI / DELHI BY FLIGHT:

Breakfast will be at the hotel. Thereafter take an excursion tour to Sarnath - 10 kms from Varanasi. It was here Buddha preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha's teaching first flowed.

After lunch check-out from the hotel and then transfer to the airport to connect to the flight for Delhi.

Upon arrival at Delhi airport, you will meet a representative and then transfer to the hotel. Reach & check-in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11 :

DELHI DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then transfer to the international airport to connect flights for onward destinations.

TOUR ENDS.